Advantages and Disadvantages of Energy Resources

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What is a disadvantage of using oil as an energy resource?

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Spills can cause environmental devastation.

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What is an advantage of nuclear energy?

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Very small amount of resources used for a large quantity of energy.

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What is one advantage of using hydropower?

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It produces no air pollution.

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What is NOT true about biomass as a renewable resource?

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It increases the amount of waste in landfills and dumps.

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What energy resource is described as using water flow to generate electricity?

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Hydroelectric energy.

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Define renewable energy.

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Energy from sources that are naturally replenished, such as solar, wind, and hydropower.

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What is a key disadvantage of coal as an energy resource?

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It produces significant air pollution and greenhouse gases.

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What is geothermal energy?

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Energy derived from the heat stored beneath the Earth's surface.

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What is an advantage of using solar energy?

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It is abundant and reduces reliance on fossil fuels.

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What is a disadvantage of biomass energy?

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It can produce greenhouse gases when burned.